Sentences with phrase «commuter railroads»
Commuter railroads refer to trains that transport people from their homes in the suburbs to their workplaces in the city, allowing them to commute daily. Full definition
The change at the controls comes as on - time performance for the nation's largest commuter railroad is at its worst point since the 1990s.
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced the launch of a 60 - day comprehensive safety assessment of Metro - North Commuter Railroad in response to the December 1st crash.
For Senate Minority Leader John McKinney, who is facing Greenwich business executive Tom Foley on Tuesday in the Republican race for governor, heading to the Metro - North Commuter Railroad stations in lower Fairfield County has been a frequent stop in the past several weeks.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Long Island Tuesday said he wants to eliminate grade - level crossings on commuter railroads as a safety precaution.
Subway ridership averages 5.8 million people a day, dwarfing the services provided by the MTA's bus and commuter railroad companies.
NJ Transit trains might soon grind to a halt if employees who operate the nation's third - busiest commuter railroad go on strike after five years without new contracts.
by striking congestion and inserting freight or commuter railroad congestion that impacts intercity passenger trains, enhance route performance, preserve service,;
After Gov. Nelson Rockefeller formed the MTA in 1968, he made the mistake of describing a newly refurbished Long Island Rail Road as «the finest commuter railroad in the country.»
Williams was the longest serving president — and the first woman — to head the LIRR, the nation's busiest commuter railroad with 300,000 daily customers.
The money could go to mass transit services, including commuter railroads, subways and buses.
«The agreement that we reached today provides a fair and reasonable contract,» said Prendergast, who in recent weeks repeatedly referred to the LIRR's labor force as the highest - paid commuter railroad employees in the country.
The chief negotiator for Long Island Rail Road unions said Thursday they were «very, very close» to averting a weekend strike at the nation's largest commuter railroad after Gov. Andrew Cuomo became directly involved in the talks.
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said his office is reviewing financial practices of Metro - North Commuter Railroad when it looks at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
As of Tuesday evening, with one day left in Albany's legislative calendar, the governor and state Legislature have yet to confirm a new person to act as the CEO and chairman for the MTA, whose subways, buses and commuter railroads serve 8.8 million riders a day, and employ 70,000 people.
State Sen. Todd Kaminsky (D - Long Beach), who is vocal on regional transportation issues, said the MTA needs to do more to prioritize the most heavily used commuter railroad in the United States and its busiest station.
FRA provided commuter railroads more than $ 650 million in grants and $ 1 billion in loans for PTC implementation.
The Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (Section 3028 of Public Law 114 - 94) authorized $ 199 million for grants to help finance PTC installation by commuter railroads, states, and local governments.
However, the American Public Transportation Association estimates commuter railroads will need about $ 3.5 billion more.
The grants, which will be selected by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and awarded and administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), will help commuter railroads implement PTC, which prevents accidents and saves lives.
The President has consistently made funding and assistance for commuter railroads to implement PTC a priority.
The Government Accountability Office reported in August that three of the four major freight railroads and four of the seven major commuter railroads expected to blow the deadline.
Lying within the state - designated Hudson Highlands Scenic Area of Statewide Significance, the land is visible from the adjoining heavily traveled Metro - North commuter railroad line, the Hudson River and points on its western shore.
The virtues of riding commuter railroad into the Manhattan from the suburbs are often touted.
RRD Client Metro - North Commuter Railroad Prevails Against Trespasser's $ 90 Million Catastrophic Injury Lawsuit
Records from the FRA indicate that New Jersey Transit had the most accidents in 2016 among the top 10 largest commuter railroads in the nation.
The region is also struggling to respond to a broader transit crisis, with frequent problems on commuter railroads and bus lines.
It found that commuter railroads in particular are hampered by a lack of federal financing and «limited sources of revenue» for big capital investments.
Mr. Lukingbeal was counsel for the railroad in the leading case of Andrews v. Metro North Commuter Railroad, 882 F. 2d 705 (2d Cir.
The plan called for letting bicyclists cross Northwest Highway and the commuter railroad tracks to access paths on the village's south side.
Sidney Mathias, the president - elect, says he also wants to bring a commuter railroad to Buffalo Grove along the Wisconsin Central Railroad line.
As many as two - thirds of all commuter railroads in the United States — including the LIRR — are on pace to miss a December deadline to have lifesaving positive train control technology operational on their systems, according to a new federal report.
Westchester County Executive and GOP gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino is slamming Gov. Andrew Cuomo for refusing to get involved in ongoing contract dispute between the MTA and the LIRR, which could lead to a crippling strike of the commuter railroad's employees.
Lhota ran the MTA, which operates buses, subways, commuter railroads, bridges and tunnels in the New York City area, from 2011 until the end of 2012.
The agency runs subways, buses, commuter railroads, bridges and tunnels in New York City and the surrounding areas.
ALBANY, N.Y. — After days of avoiding the fray, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is urging unions and transportation managers to restart negotiations to avert a strike on the nation's largest commuter railroad.
Long Island Rail Road president Patrick Nowakowski came under fire for his administration's handling of several major service disruptions over the last two months, acknowledging that during the period the commuter railroad had provided «terrible» service.
NJ Transit may take steps to shut down its commuter railroad as early as today in advance of a potential strike, the agency's lead negotiator.
An electrical power failure has crippled service on the nation's second largest commuter railroad.
If the two sides don't reach a deal by Sunday, workers could strike, shutting down the nation's largest commuter railroad.
Metra (reporting mark METX) is a commuter railroad in the Chicago metropolitan area.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced its findings and recommendations from an intensive 60 - day comprehensive safety assessment of Metro - North Commuter Railroad.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today issued an Emergency Order (EO 29) to Metro - North Commuter Railroad (MNCW) to take specific, immediate steps to ensure its train crews do not exceed speed limitations.
The Federal Railroad Administration oday announced a new Final Rule (FR) requiring each Class I, intercity passenger, and commuter railroad to establish and implement a critical incident stress plan for employees who are directly involved in, witness, or respond to, a critical incident.
about DOT Announces $ 199 Million Available for Positive Train Control Implementation on Commuter Railroads
Eligible applicants include any entity that is eligible to receive grants from the FTA, such as commuter railroads, operators, and state and local governments.